Tag: Editorial
Watchdog closes probe into police officer’s actions during tense standoff
Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared an OPP tactical officer who fired a less-lethal weapon at a knife-wielding man during a standoff at a Seaforth home four months ago. Ontario Provincial Police were called on Dec. 20 around 3:30 p.m. to a domestic disturbance at a Seaforth home where a resident asked police to remove a […]
Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in hit-and-run: Police
Oxford OPP were searching on Friday for a suspect after a hit-and-run crash northeast of Woodstock left a cyclist with serious injuries. Police and paramedics were called to a fail-to-remain collision on Blandford Street in Innerkip at about 11 p.m. Thursday. A vehicle struck a cyclist and fled the scene before officers arrived, Oxford OPP […]
Fans await new buyer as beloved London eatery listed for sale
A celebrated London breakfast spot in London’s Woodfield neighbourhood is hitting the market as its owner looks to retire after more than 15 years running the eatery. The Bag Lady, a breakfast and lunch restaurant at Pall Mall and Maitland streets known for its vintage vibe and eclectic charm, is up for sale along with […]
London Knights oust the Erie Otters, improve playoff record to 8-0
Denver Barkey wouldn’t let the Knights get rattled. When Kasper Halttunen’s goal early in overtime was reversed for an offside entry after a marathon video review, the London captain made sure his teammates stayed focused. A few minutes later, Sam O’Reilly completed the sweep of the Otters with a tally 6:49 into the extra session […]
‘Public showing up’ for London Food Bank spring drive: Leader
The London Food Bank is entering the all-important final weekend of its spring food drive, an annual campaign that’s coming amid relentless demand for assistance and trade war uncertainty. Leading into the Easter weekend, food donations are up from the same point in the 2024 campaign, London Food Bank co-executive director Jane Roy said Thursday, […]